Omicron Third Wave News Today

Unlike Delta wave, we are not expecting the fourth stage of pandemic for Omicron in view of affecting upper respiratory tract only. Prevention with vaccination and maintaining hand and respiratory hygiene will be our best stand to fight Covid, says an expert.

Covid cases are on the rise around the world even as different governments are announcing measures and imposing restrictions to keep the virus at bay. The new variant, Omicron, is the reason behind the rapid surge. India has also imposed several curbs to tackle the crisis. Follow Live Update on Omicron here.

Maharashtra, Delhi and Kerala are the three states in India that have been facing the most number of Covid cases daily. This has led the internet to begin a meme fest. Many Twitter users have been asking why these states are always in the lead when Covid cases knock on the doors.

As Omicron leaves plans cancelled and people unwell, countries have started cancelling flights and issuing fresh restrictions.

The latest research from South Africa, where Omicron was first reported, suggested that two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine offered 70 per cent effectiveness in reducing the risk of hospitalisation. Israeli researchers have also found that the booster doses of the vaccine works against Omicron.

National COVID-19 Supermodel Committee's head Vidyasagar said India will have third wave of Omicron but it will be milder than the second wave.

Milder third wave may see Omicron outpace Delta surge during second: Experts - A third wave is likely and projected to peak around February 2022, but experts also believe that it will be milder.

WHO makes BIG statement on Omicron as new COVID-19 variant spreads in 63 countries - The WHO, however, added that the reason behind the rapid spread of Omicron variant across the globe is still unclear.

WHO makes BIG statement on Omicron spread rate, says THIS on booster shots - WHO chief said that the countries must take steps to prevent the spread of Omicron as vaccines alone cannot help country tide over this crisis.

Government report makes BIG claim over Omicron, says lessons from 2nd wave will help India - The Finance Ministry said in its monthly Economic Review that Indian economy will rebound strongly from the impacts of COVID-19.